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Owner Greg Crowley said he wanted to get back to business at the Liberty location as soon as possible.

"We've been in business since 1954, and many of the people here today who are coming back have shopped with us time and time again," he said. "They're excited to have us back, and that makes us even more excited."

Customers wasted no time checking out the new store and new merchandise. Some said they have been shopping at Crowley stores for decades.

"The first piece we bought was when we were in Excelsior Springs. We bought a hope chest and we still have it today, it's been that long," said customer Danny Beach.

"They've done a lot of improvements and (have) a lot of different variety of things," said customer Martha Beach. "Hopefully we can come back and buy a few of those things."

"It's wonderful. We missed it," said customer Doris Esser. "We were out of town when it burned, and we're just thrilled it's back open again."

The Crowleys promised employees that they could work at other Crowley Furniture locations until the store was ready to reopen.

"I was excited to get back," said employee John Griffin. He said most of the returning employees had smiles on their faces.

Crowley said he's all about looking to the future of his business.

"I still love the business. I love meeting people. I love dealing with people," he said. "Stepping back never occurred to us."

With the Liberty store back open, Crowley said he's ready to focus on his next project. He plans to turn his old location on 119th Street in Overland Park into an outlet store.